Portland city ordinance would require visible badges, prohibit face masks for law enforcement
Portlanders are weighing in on a proposed city ordinance that would require law enforcement to have visible badges and prohibit face masks.
OPB’s First Look: Filling vacant storefronts in Portland’s Old Town
Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. A pilot program emerged in 2025 to help fill vacant storefronts in Portland’s Old Town, but so far none of the businesses have opened. Today’s newsletter starts with a look into why...
Portland’s Nob Hill neighborhood will say goodbye longstanding restaurant, cocktail spot
Urban Fondue and Bartini are both operated by Oregon's Urban Restaurant Group.
Portland man’s graffiti spree began in the ‘90s, ends with prison time and a...
A Multnomah County judge ordered a veteran tagger to state prison for four years on Monday after determining the man had been spray painting Portland since the 1990s. Citing the evidence presented at trial, Judge Christopher Ramras said that Jacob Ramos — known for using the tag “Bier” — was involved in the Kill Your...
Alleged Tren de Aragua Member Shot by Border Patrol in Portland Now Facing Federal...
Luis Nino-Moncada, the alleged member of a notorious Venezuela gang who, together with a female passenger, was shot by a Border Patrol agent in Portland last week, will appear in court today (Tuesday) charged with aggravated assault of federal property in excess of $1,000. The Suspect Will Never Walk Free...
Despite clear evidence, officer’s lack of citation illustrates discretionary loophole
The person with the green traffic signal went through the intersection. The person with the red signal failed to stop and hit the person with the green signal, who sustained serious injuries in the collision. The entire incident was clearly captured on video. What happened to Lisa Timmerman while cycling...
Homeless resident facing eviction from Portland alternative shelter sites speaks out
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — One of dozens of homeless residents currently facing eviction from Portland's eight alternative shelter sites is claiming she has done everything she can to get into more stable housing during her one-and-a-half-year stay. "I've done more than most around me that I'm seeing. I just...
Climbers rescued from icy conditions on Mount Hood
MT HOOD, Ore. — Two climbers — one of whom was injured by a fall into White River Glacier — were rescued from dangerous conditions on Mount Hood over the weekend. Snow and warm weather made the rescue "challenging," Hood River County Sheriff's Office said in a post on social media.
Husband accused of ramming rideshare car with wife inside still at large
Vancouver police are still searching for K Lodge Lodge, who is accused of repeatedly ramming into the back of a rideshare driver's car while his wife was inside, causing injuries to the driver.
This Portland Cafe Serves Southern Food So Good People Reserve Days Ahead
Screen Door has been bringing authentic Southern hospitality to Portland since 2006. The Eastside location serves legendary fried chicken and indulgent brunch made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This Kerns neighborhood spot combines warm service with comfort food that keeps people coming back for years....
